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Explore nature’s bounty in the Azores

Ranking among the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal’, the magnificent twin lakes at Sete Rios (one a vivid green, the other bright blue) are up there with the most naturally dramatic spots on the planet. Set inside a deep volcanic crater just outside idyllic Sete Cidades, the lakes are best admired from above and several different hikes serve up widescreen views. One of our favourites is the 2.4km out-and-back Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, a trail which culminates at the peak of a hill dramatic
Wanderlust •

6 unforgettable walks in Madeira

To walk the hills of Machico is to take a walk through Madeira’s history. Now a seaside town famed for its sandy beach and warm, turquoise waters, Machico was the landing point for Portuguese discoverers Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira when they arrived at the island in July 1419. As part of Exodus Travels' Villages and Waterways itinerary, visitors can take a self-guided hike towards Pico Castanho, through the misty hills and mountains overlooking this historical spot on the eastern si
EasyJet | Traveller •

Lisbon's cosiest cocktail bars for when the temperature drops

Whether you want to sip artful creations in speakeasy dens, retreat under blankets to watch the sunset with a cockle-warming concoction or enjoy drinks alongside furry canine friends, Lisbon has you covered. Yes, winter here is mild, but things do still get chilly after dark, so read on for our pick of where to head to stay hot when the weather turns.

A snug space with an unpretentious attitude, Imprensa warmly embraces cocktail-lovers of all stripes. There’s superior snacking, too, as Imprensa
EasyJet | Traveller •

Stargazing and year-round snowsports at Portugal's secret ski resort

It’s no secret that Portugal has some serious credentials when it comes to premium beach holidays and super-cool city breaks. After all, this famously sunny and coastally-blessed country is home to a seemingly endless supply of golden sands, as well as the considerable cosmopolitan charms of Lisbon and Porto.

But few people realise that, away from the beaches and the big cities, another Portugal exists. This is a Portugal of snow-capped mountains, star-filled skies, glistening glacier lakes and
Time Out •

The 32 best things to do in Lisbon in 2023

What is it? A massive food hall with every all-star cuisine you can imagine, curated by us.

Why go? For foodies, this is all the great things about Lisbon, under one huge roof. Eat and drink to your heart’s content at one of Time Out Market’s 26 restaurants, eight bars and dozens of shops. And if you’re wondering what the hell a Time Out Market is, it’s basically all our favourite food picks from the magazine, shoved into a massive food hall (think sushi, sizzling burgers and steaks), along wit
Time Out •

A guide to Portugal’s seven regions – and why to visit each

Northern Portugal is renowned for its friendly inhabitants and their love of a good party. Tourists rarely venture far beyond the ridiculously picturesque city of Porto (and its equally good-looking sister city of Vila Nova de Gaia on the opposite bank of the Douro), but northern Portugal is also home to the country’s only national park: the wildly beautiful Peneda-Gerês, where wolves roam and villages are carved from ancient stone.

The region is also home to historic cities packed with stunnin
Time Out •

A local’s guide to spending 10 days in Portugal

Porto is one of Europe’s most photogenic cities, and its modern international airport is a quick metro ride away from the city centre, making it a great place to start your trip.

The best way to get to know Porto is on foot. As you leave the suburbs and head towards the city centre, workaday residential streets give way to increasingly attractive public squares leading downhill to the grand galleries, pavement cafés and religious buildings of the historic centre – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Time Out •

The 15 best restaurants in Portugal for 2023

One positive legacy of pandemic dining restrictions in the beach town of Cascais is ‘Yellow Street’, a pedestrianised strip in the centre of town, where bars and restaurants set out their tables and chairs on the cobblestones. It’s a lively affair, and the most appealing of the many drinking and dining establishments is the Peruvian-accented El Clandestino, whose two cosy bar-restaurants sit on either side of the painted street, with al-fresco dining in between. The house cocktails are prepared
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Discovering Portugal's beautiful river beaches

Did you know you can visit these legendary battlefields?

Serra da Estrela - Fed by crisp, clear mountain waters, the river beaches of the lofty Serra da Estrela in northern Portugal provide tonic for body and soul. This mountainous region is the highest in Portugal, and snow is common in winter. The heat of summer calls for cooling off in the waters of glacier valleys like this one in the village of Loriga.

Algarve - The Algarve is famous the world over for its ocean beaches, but it also offer
The Culture Trip •

A Traveller's Guide To Arrbida Natural Park Portugal

Pine-covered peaks and limestone cliffs rise dramatically out of the ocean and steep trails lead to beautiful beaches. The turquoise waters and white sands look more Caribbean than European and hungry visitors are never far from freshly caught fish cooking on an outdoor grill, served with a carafe of locally produced wine.

What to do in Arrábida Natural Park

Arrábida Natural Park is wine country. Enotourism is a growing industry, especially around the postcard-perfect village of Azeitão, on th